Adams County, Idaho Housing Market
In Adams County, Idaho, the median home value is $376,500, with a median monthly rent of $830. This places Adams County at #347 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #14 within Idaho.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,150
- Establishments: 194
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 11
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 1,853 (avg $72,727)
- Outflow: 1,599 (avg $68,856)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Adams County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 83612 | 503.2 | +8.63% | 2025 |
| 2 | 83638 | 507.9 | +7.09% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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📝 Editor's Insight
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How Adams County Compares
| Metric | Adams County | Idaho Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $376,500 | $355,261 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $830 | $968 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 84.7% | 75.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 37.8 | 30.6 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Adams County is 6.0% above the Idaho state average and 65.3% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $830/month is 14.3% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 37.8, Adams County is a strongly rent-favored market. Home prices are high relative to rents, meaning renting is typically far cheaper than owning in the near term.
Adams County has an owner-occupancy rate of 84.7%, compared to 75.2% in Idaho and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linn County | Oregon | $376,400 | $1,320 |
| Boone County | Indiana | $376,200 | $1,359 |
| Sublette County | Wyoming | $376,200 | $1,209 |
| Parker County | Texas | $375,900 | $1,500 |
| Mercer County | New Jersey | $377,700 | $1,623 |
Other Counties in Idaho
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County | $372,600 | $894 | 78.1% |
| Custer County | $381,700 | $691 | 76.8% |
| Bonneville County | $368,800 | $1,133 | 71.7% |
| Latah County | $368,600 | $929 | 58.7% |
| Canyon County | $390,000 | $1,347 | 75.5% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-13. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).